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Pillar of the Community
 United Kingdom
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Had to collect from the post office this morning, but worth the walk. 12.42g 21mm    Edit: added edge Edited by pishpash
08/16/2014 08:50 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Certainly looks genuine and has no appearance of being a casting. The diameter of 21mm is rather small and the flan looks to be of normal normal thickness. 12.42 grams seems heavy for such a small diameter. My own is 25mm and 12.17 grams. Are you sure about the 21mm ?
I believe the coin is 'good'. But it seems to be heavy for a 'little fellow'
Edited by FVRIVS RVFVS
08/16/2014 1:27 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Looks genuine indeed, you made the right choice pish! Mine hase a diameter of 25mm as well so its quite small.
An ancient imitation perhaps? The croc is a little different as well comparing it to other examples I have seen.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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I am an idiot. It is 26mm, no idea how I got the other measurement. Thank you FR and Dutch.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3446 Posts |
I have done the same thing a few times when reading the scale. I suspected as much which is why I asked ! The coin is 'spot on' and from what I have seen of late the type has been fetching high prices on ebay ! Yours is a very nice example. A great type to have. I always recommend acquiring any decent first century material that fits the budget. I never regretted any I have bought ! And any I have parted with have always brought a nice profit. |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
Thanks FR, makes me feel a little better.
I am putting this down as an As:
Agrippa & Augustus Æ As. Gaul, Nemausus, circa 10-14 AD. IMP/DIVI F P-P, back-to-back heads of Agrippa, in combined rostral crown & laurel wreath, and Augustus, aureate / COL-NEM, long, vertical palm with crocodile chained below, wreath to left of palm tip with ties trailing to right. RPC 525. RIC 160.
The main difference between the As and Dupondius is the palm tree bends to the left for the Dupondius and is more vertical for the As as far as I can tell.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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oh that's a very nice augusta, agipaa, and reptilian buddy. I would have been a little nervous, but your pics are very good. sweet coin pish.
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Moderator
 United States
23731 Posts |
Looks like a very nice example. Congrats on picking this one up.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
Thanks guys, I am a happy bunny! I am trying to figure out the DSLR to get really good pics, but yesterday I spotted a hint on the photography forum. These pics were taken with iphone. I need practice cutting out and colouring the background. I use the mouse right handed but I am actually left handed and I am finding the detail work very tricky.
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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I have been searching for a good automatic cutout program and I found this: https://www.bonanza.com/background_burnerMaybe not the best but very easy  Note: Always make a picture on a neutral background so it will recognise the coin. Here is an example: (allthough yours is nicer haha)   |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Dutch that link is FANTASTIC it will save me hours! I still have to touch up around the edge but with practice I am sure I will get quicker! Thank you.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2480 Posts |
Very nice nab! Those COL NEMs are getting more expensive all the time. Yours is a marvelous example.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
Thank you Tif, I am currently trying your setup with the upturned box and lights, you posted a pic some time ago. Driving me crazy!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2480 Posts |
Pish, one of the best coin photographers I know has a surprisingly low-tech setup. I'm trying to mimic his camera settings and while my pics aren't in his league (nor are my coins) my photos have definitely improved. http://forums.collectors.com/messag...&STARTPAGE=1 |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Thanks for that Tif, I will check those settings out.
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